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B.A. in Philosophy

University of Vermont
Burlington , United States
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Philosophy
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Humanities
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Full time
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English
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Program Overview

B.A. in Philosophy

The B.A. in Philosophy is a program offered by the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Vermont.


Philosophy

Philosophy is all about the here and now—we help students develop the reasoning and analytical skills necessary to grapple with real-world contemporary problems.


Program Overview

The analytic and critical skills students develop as a result of grappling with philosophical problems are applicable to decisions that must be made in industry, debates on public policy, medical ethics, law, and education. On a more personal level, the study of philosophy can help you understand yourself as a thinking, acting being. Socrates said that "the unexamined life is not worth living." He meant especially to include self-examination. What beliefs are important to you, and how rationally defensible are those beliefs? What principles do you cite for the actions you perform, and do those principles stand up to scrutiny?


Curriculum

The philosophy major offers multiple options to gain a strong grounding in philosophy. The major requires 30 credits or ten three-credit courses in philosophy. Students must take one course in logic and two courses in history of philosophy; they must also take at least two to three courses at the 3000 level.


Popular Courses

  • PHIL 2705 - History of Ancient Philosophy
  • PHIL 3470 - Philosophy of Language
  • PHIL 2760 - Topics in Chinese Philosophy
  • PHIL 3280 - Topics in Philosophy of Religion
  • PHIL 3605 - Contemporary Ethical Theory

Outcomes

Graduating Philosophy Majors Should Be Able to:

  • Read philosophical writing closely, discerning the structure of philosophical argumentation.
  • Accurately and critically analyze arguments and positions.
  • Write clear and coherent philosophical prose.

Careers

  • Advertising & Marketing
  • Business
  • Counseling
  • Education
  • Journalism
  • Law
  • Public Service
  • Social Work
  • Writing

Where Alumni Work

  • Cleveland Clinic (Emergency Services Institute)
  • New York Times (Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist)
  • Independent Filmmaker
  • State of Vermont (Sec. of State)
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison (philosophy professor)

Graduate Schools

  • Cornell University
  • Florida State University
  • Harvard Law School
  • Harvard University
  • New York University
  • Rutgers School of Communication and Information
  • University of California, Irvine
  • UVM College of Medicine
  • Virginia Tech

Beyond the Classroom

The UVM philosophy department is committed to providing enriching experiences outside the classroom that will challenge students to apply philosophical tools to important questions. Faculty encourage qualified students to pursue year-long College Honors thesis projects or independent study projects.


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